Imagine you’re stuck in the office on a Friday, everyone’s clock-watching, the coffee machine’s busted, and someone’s using up all the printer paper already.
That, guys, is XRP right now, sideways, sluggish, and driving people nuts while Bitcoin and Ethereum whoop it up at the afterparty.
But why’s XRP dragging its feet after finally kicking the SEC off its back?
Holding XRP
The thing is, sometimes, the action kicks in the minute hope fizzles out. MadWhale, a popular crypto analyst with a nose for market drama, says what looks like a snooze-fest is really just the prologue.
See, market makers, the masterminds, love holding XRP’s price in a tight, boring lane. They’re playing games, trying to make you quit before the real fireworks.
Testing the patience?
Every market swing, every dull stretch? It’s like a test. Investors who bolt early? They’re fed up, checked out, missing the hot cocoa cart just as it arrives.
So why do the big moves wait? Experts say think of market makers as gym trainers who only crank up the pace after you’re exhausted.
They shake out weak hands, snap up liquidity, and then, when the crowd’s given up, slam the gas pedal.
That sideways boredom is just fuel piling up for the next price rocket. In this year, XRP flirted with highs just above $3, but hasn’t had that blockbuster rally. Yet.
Wait for the moment
Analysts agree, the longer this lull lasts, the more pressure builds. Some forecast XRP breaking north of $5 or even $10-$12, now that the SEC isn’t breathing down Ripple’s neck.
It’s a classic swerve, the pump shows up when everyone’s already thrown in the towel.
So patience, pattern recognition, maybe a good snack are all we need. Learn the plays, hang in past the crowd, and wait for the moment the market flips.
Your sharpest weapons? Steadiness, observation, and knowing that sometimes, the magic happens after hope wears thin.
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📅 Published: August 16, 2025 • 🕓 Last updated: August 16, 2025
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